Well before becoming a digital reporter, content creator and fill-in news anchor for New Jersey 101.5, Erin Vogt's journalism roots began with faux interviews on a Fisher Price tape recorder. The lifelong Jersey Girl has more than 20 years in radio news and has received both an NJSPJ award and a team-won Regional Edward R. Murrow Award. She firmly believes that life’s too short to drink bad coffee and is a fan of the beach and karma.
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NJ school district has been discriminating against moms, state says
After three complaints filed against the same NJ public school district, the New Jersey Attorney General's Office says there's evidence laws are being broken.
NJ teacher charged with pushing his sex fetishes on student
Edward Del Russo had emailed the juvenile over the course of a month, threatening to kill himself if she shared his secret, police said in a criminal complaint.
13 men, 2 teens charged in Burlington County child sex-crime sting
The COVID health crisis has spurred more tips on child sexual abuse materials, according to Burlington County prosecutors. A six-month operation netted 15 arrests.
NJ once had a Playboy Club: Abandoned for years, site could face new life
The once opulent Great Gorge Playboy Club Hotel — more recently Legends — has sat abandoned for several years. Vernon's mayor says the owner has lined up a new buyer.
NJ men stole IDs from MVC in $1M scam to buy vehicles, state says
Three New Jersey men were among nine people facing charges in the scheme involving dealerships across the state. Also scammed was a boat and two jet skis.
VIDEO: NJ police chief was passed out, pants down, on roadway in DWI arrest
Body cam footage from the April encounter involving Bordentown Police Chief Brian Pesce in Hamilton Township shows that he was sleeping on the street behind his pickup truck when officers arrived.
The weirdest world records ever achieved in New Jersey
At least a couple world records set in New Jersey have to do with one of the state's favorite foods — pizza — and another has to do with a dreaded pest.
NJ youth wrestling coach who admitted to sharing child porn gets prison
Alec Donovan, of Brick, was initially arrested in 2021. He pleaded guilty last year to a federal charge of distributing child pornography.
Conservatives say NJ councilwoman’s Easter egg drag meme stinks
An Easter-themed meme shared to a private social media account by an elected councilwoman in NJ is viewed by some as anti-Christian — others say freedom of speech is non-partisan.
NJ man accused of trying to kill person after fight, causing serious injury
A Highland Park resident has been charged with attempted murder, after police said he stabbed a victim.